Social Media Editor

We are looking for a social media expert who's passionate about content to spearhead our social strategy. This is an integral role that will work to define the voice, create and commission content, as well as define and execute marketing strategies for various platforms. Candidates should be editorially minded and have a personal interest in writing, editing, and the digital media landscape. The role will start for one site but can span many sites depending on success.

Qualifications

-Exceptional communication skills

-Experience as an editor, writer or producer at a news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines

-Must be “plugged in” to the social networking world. Proficient with social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.

-Understands the newest trends or changes in social networking sites

Responsibilities

-Lead and manage the social media strategy

-Grow the main brand account pages through thoughtful, engaging posts that deliver on key metrics

-Help create, and supervise the creation of, sharable graphics and short videos for use on social platforms

-Make sure the accounts remain active with relevant content through the day and that the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall strategy online

-Stay on the cutting-edge of social trends and innovation, including monitoring direct competitors as well as what’s next in the social media space